S&P 500 futures tick higher Monday morning after worst week since April: Live updates
July 22, 2024
S&P 500 futures were slightly higher Sunday night after recording their worst weekly loss since April on Friday.
Markets could unwind the ‘Trump trade’ after Biden drops out of presidential race
July 22, 2024
While Vice President Kamala Harris jumps into the race late in the campaign cycle, some experts said she could head into November with serious momentum.
Signal No. 1 remains over Cagayan, Isabela as ‘Carina’ intensifies — PAGASA
July 22, 2024
Weather service PAGASA on Monday said Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 remained over parts of northern Luzon as severe tropical storm Carina (international name: Gaemi) continued to steadily intensify as it moved northwestward over the Philipp...
Dingdong Dantes, Alden Richards win Movie Actor of the Year at 40th PMPC Star Awards
July 22, 2024
Dingdong Dantes and Alden Richards won big at the 40th PMPC Star Awards! The Kapuso actors both took home the Movie Actor of the Year award at the awarding ceremony held on Sunday.
The ‘Trump trade’ is on pause. Political uncertainty is now in the driver’s seat
July 22, 2024
In a column for CNBC Investing Club subscribers, Jim Cramer examines the investment impact of President Joe Biden withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race.
Signal No. 1 up over parts of Cagayan, Isabela due to Carina
July 22, 2024
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 was raised over parts of Cagayan and Isabela on Monday due to the expected effects of Severe Tropical Storm Carina (international name: Gaemi), PAGASA said.
Boeing ‘disappointed’ customers but is on the path to ‘transformational change,’ commercial jet CEO says
July 22, 2024
Boeing's troubled 737 Max has been at the center of a safety crisis at the company after a door plug blew out midair earlier this year.
Back on top: Strong Group completes 8-0 sweep to reclaim Jones Cup title for Philippines
July 21, 2024
Strong Group-Pilipinas outlasts erstwhile unbeaten Chinese Taipei-Blue in overtime to reclaim the William Jones Cup championship the Philippines last won in 2019
Carina becomes severe tropical storm; Signal No. 1 over part of Cagayan
July 21, 2024
Carina (international name: Gaemi) has become a severe tropical storm while remaining almost stationary over the Philippine Sea, PAGASA said Sunday evening.
Remembering Robin Williams, beloved ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ actor
July 21, 2024
Robin Williams, star of "Aladdin" and "Mrs. Doubtfire," was a beloved and popular actor who was known for his big smile and ability to make people laugh.
Secret hospitals in Philippines offer criminals surgical makeover to evade police: ‘Entirely new person’
July 21, 2024
The Philippines has raised alarms about offshore gambling operators who may serve as part of a wider criminal enterprise that takes advantage of the Asian country.
Strong Group wins Jones Cup title, escapes Chinese Taipei-A in OT
July 21, 2024
MANILA, Philippines—Strong Group Athletics ruled the 43rd William Jones Cup but not after surviving Chinese Taipei-A, 83-79, in overtime on Sunday night at Xinzhuang Gymnasium in Taiwan. The Philippine side reclaimed the title it last won in 2019 when ...
Biden asking if Harris could win in 2024: report
July 21, 2024
President Biden is reportedly considering whether Vice President Kamala Harris could win the 2024 presidential race at the top of her own ticket.
Richard Simmons’ team shares final photo and social media post: ‘We thought you’d want to see’
July 21, 2024
Richard Simmons had one last social media post prepared, shared by his staff following his death last week at the age of 76.
British sprinter, 16, slows down well before finish line at European championship to blow first-place lead
July 21, 2024
British sprinter Jake Odey-Jordan was eliminated from the 200m dash at the European Athletics U18 Championships Friday after comitting a major blunder 50 meters out from the finish line.
Campaign crisis: Dems who have called for Biden to drop out or raised concerns about his health
July 21, 2024
President Biden's poor performance at the presidential debate has sparked panic among the party’s hierarchy, with key players said to be mulling ways to abandon his re-election bid.
Sen. Joe Manchin calls on Biden to step aside, pass torch to ‘a new generation’
July 21, 2024
Sen. Joe Manchin, an independent from West Virginia, said Sunday it's time for President Biden to step aside as a presidential candidate and "pass the torch to a new generation."
Some Filipinos illegally sell their kidneys to earn up to P200k
July 21, 2024
Filipinos have been found taking part in selling their kidneys in the black market to be able to earn money up to P200,000.
Philadelphia shooting at big block party leaves 3 dead, 6 injured
July 21, 2024
Nine people were shot, three killed after a mass shooting late Saturday into Sunday in the 1200 block of North Alden Street in west Philadelphia, a local reporter said.
How 9th century flaming rats led to the birth of rock ‘n’ roll
July 21, 2024
The history of rock 'n' roll is so deep that if you pull on enough threads, you'll be led back to wartime barrages of flaming rats. And I do mean actual rats that were on fire.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson backs Trump: ‘Indomitable spirit’ is ‘exactly what the world needs’
July 21, 2024
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Donald Trump was exactly what the world and the White House needed in an op-ed for the Daily Mail on Friday.
Secret Service admits it denied requests for tighter security for Trump
July 21, 2024
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — The Secret Service now acknowledges it denied some requests by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s campaign for increased security at his events in the years before the assassination attempt on him at a recent r...
Trump gunman Thomas Crooks’ high school corrects ‘misconceptions,’ says he wasn’t on rifle team
July 21, 2024
The school district where President Trump's would-be assassin attended high school released a statement Saturday to "clarify any common misconceptions."
Biggest pro win: Alex Eala sweeps W100 Vitoria-Gasteiz singles, doubles titles
July 21, 2024
Alex Eala reigns in a W100-level event for the first time, even doing it in dominant fashion by sweeping the singles and doubles championships in the ITF Vitoria-Gasteiz in Spain
Lawmakers laud Marcos admin’s achievements
July 21, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Even before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his third State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, several lawmakers, led by House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, had already expressed their satisfaction with the gov...
Sen. Blackburn blasts Secret Service director for prioritizing party over attempted-assassination probe
July 21, 2024
Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn ripped Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle for prioritizing a reception over a probe into the attempted assassination of former President Trump.
Hezbollah fires rockets after Israel strike on Lebanon
July 21, 2024
BEIRUT, Lebanon — Lebanon’s Hezbollah on Sunday said it fired Katyusha rockets at northern Israel in response to an overnight Israeli strike that, according to state media, hit a weapons depot and wounded six people. Hezbollah has traded near-dai...
Trump blows past Biden in June fundraising race, with July numbers expected to be worse for Democrats
July 21, 2024
Former President Trump out-fundraised President Biden in June, eclipsing the Democrat's lead that he'd held throughout the 2024 presidential race.
Utah State football player Andre Seldon Jr dead at 22, school says
July 21, 2024
Utah State Aggies football player Andre Seldon Jr. died on Saturday, according to the school. Officials identified him as a man who went missing in Utah earlier in the day.
Break-in suspect fakes medical issue, assaults officer: Winnipeg police
July 21, 2024
The officer was uninjured as a result of the assault, which police allege happened Friday evening.
WNBA All-Star Game lives up to hype as fans praise competitiveness, swipe NBA players
July 21, 2024
Basketball fans appeared to be refreshed over the competitiveness in the WNBA All-Star Game, which featured the top talent from the league against those selected for the Olympics.
Saudi urges ‘maximum restraint’ after Israel strikes Yemen
July 21, 2024
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a major foreign player in Yemen’s nearly decade-long civil war, urged restraint on Sunday in the wake of an Israeli strike that the Huthi rebels said killed six people. The Israeli attack which ...
Heat warnings, wildfire smoke impact Saskatchewan
July 21, 2024
Environment Canada says the combination between the heat and smoke increases health risks.
‘I totally cried’: Condolences after Calgary polar bear’s sudden death
July 21, 2024
According to the zoo, the incident occurred when two polar bears were seen sparring – which is described as normal behaviour by the zoo – before Baffin went under the water.
PVL: Depleted Creamline ready to step up, says Michele Gumabao
July 21, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Michele Gumabao stressed Creamline is ready to step up when it matters most despite the Cool Smashers missing three-time MVPs Alyssa Valdez and Tots Carlos at the start the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference. Gumabao dropped 21 points...
Comedian Zarna Garg praises Usha Vance as husband JD’s ‘secret superpower’: ‘You can’t deny’ this about her
July 21, 2024
Indian-American comedian Zarna Garg offered praise for JD Vance's wife Usha and shared her enthusiasm about the larger number of Indian-Americans getting involved.
Fiba U18 Asia Cup-bound Gilas Boys sweep Seaba qualifiers
July 21, 2024
MANILA, Philippines—Even with a spot in the Fiba U18 Asia Cup already secured, Gilas Pilipinas Boys never let up to sweep the Seaba Qualifiers on Sunday. Gilas completed an undefeated campaign after trouncing Indonesia, 87-64, at MABA Stadium in Kuala ...